Children's Resources
Award Winners
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Caldecott Medal - awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
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Newbery Medal - awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
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Coretta Scott King Award - honors African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults
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Jane Addams Children's Book Award - awarded to books that promote the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and the equality of the sexes and all races as well as meeting conventional standards for excellence
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(Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award - awarded to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year
Recommended Reading
Programs
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Storytimes - SPCA Storytime is held every third Thursday of the month at 9 am.
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Summer Reading Program - The Summer Reading Program is held for 6 weeks during the summer, usually starting soon after the Fourth of July holiday. The 2010 theme is "Make a Splash - READ."
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